Manchester City continue their pursuit of another domestic trophy as they host Brentford in the EFL Cup Quarter-final on Wednesday, December 17 at 2:30 PM ET. With knockout stakes high and both clubs fighting for momentum, fans in the United States can catch every minute live on Paramount+.
Below is a full guide to kickoff time, how to watch, weather conditions, and form heading into the match.
Match Details
- Competition: EFL Cup – Quarter-final
- Matchup: Manchester City vs Brentford
- Date: Wednesday, December 17
- Kickoff: 2:30 PM ET
- Venue: Etihad Stadium — Manchester, England
- Weather Forecast: 50°F and rainy
- Pitch Surface: Grass
- Referee: Samuel Barrott
How to Watch Manchester City vs Brentford in the United States
Fans in the U.S. can stream the match exclusively on:
- Platform: Paramount+
- Stream: Watch live through the Paramount+ US app or website
- Availability: All devices including smart TVs, mobile apps, tablets, and desktop
Paramount+ is the official U.S. broadcaster for the EFL Cup, offering live coverage, replays, and highlights.
Team Form Guide
Manchester City – Recent Results
Manchester City enter the match in strong form:
- Crystal Palace 0–3 Manchester City
- Real Madrid 1–2 Manchester City
- Manchester City 3–0 Sunderland
- Fulham 4–5 Manchester City
- Manchester City 3–2 Leeds
Brentford – Recent Results
Brentford come in with mixed results:
- Brentford 1–1 Leeds United
- Tottenham 2–0 Brentford
- Arsenal 2–0 Brentford
- Brentford 3–1 Burnley
- Brighton 2–1 Brentford
Match Preview
Manchester City remain one of the top contenders to win the EFL Cup, supported by their depth, home-field advantage, and consistent attacking performances. The Etihad continues to be a difficult venue for visiting clubs, especially in knockout competition.
Brentford will rely on organization and counterattacks, aiming to capitalize on transitional moments while keeping defensive structure intact. Although recent results have been inconsistent, they are capable of challenging top opponents.
With rain in the forecast, conditions may slow the tempo and influence ball movement, adding another tactical layer to the quarter-final clash.
Prediction Outlook
Manchester City enter as the heavy favorites based on form and squad quality, but Brentford’s competitive spirit and tactical discipline could make the match more difficult than expected.